Chef's Table season 7: Full list of chefs in the documentary explored

Modified Nov 28, 2024 20:15 GMT

Chef's Table season 7 premiered on Netflix on November 27, 2024, continuing the celebrated tradition of highlighting world-class chefs and their innovative approaches to cuisine. This season includes chefs from the United States, Spain, and Mexico. Viewers can watch Chef's Table season 7 exclusively on Netflix.

Since its debut in 2015, Chef's Table has become a staple for food enthusiasts. Created by David Gelb, the series focuses on renowned chefs and their personal stories. Each episode explores the lives and kitchens of the featured chefs. With its cinematic style, the show has earned multiple Emmy nominations and has spawned several spin-offs.

Full list of chefs in Chef's Table season 7 explored

Nok Suntaranon

Nok Suntaranon, a James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef, is known for her Southern Thai cuisine at her Philadelphia-based restaurant, Kalaya. After years of traveling as a flight attendant, Nok developed a strong awareness of world tastes that she incorporates into her cooking.

Kalaya has become rather well-known, ranking among Esquire and Food & Wine’s "Best New Restaurants" in 2020. Nok’s dedication to perfecting Southern Thai food led her to open a larger location and earn accolades. She also has a cookbook, Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen, which was released in November 2024.

Kwame Onwuachi

Kwame Onwuachi is a chef from New York who celebrates his Afro-Caribbean heritage through his restaurant, Tatiana By Kwame Onwuachi. Tatiana has received top honors, including being named the "#1 restaurant in New York City" for two years running.

Kwame’s journey in the culinary world is also marked by his bestselling memoir, Notes from a Young Black Chef, and cookbook, My America. In 2024, Kwame opened Dōgon in Washington, D.C. as a restaurateur. His creative cuisine combines modern methods with cultural background.

Ángel León

Celebrated Spanish chef Ángel León, sometimes called the "Chef of the Sea," is passionate about sustainable cooking and seafood products. Aponiente, his three-Michelin-star restaurant, clearly shows his commitment to using underappreciated sea products.

León's approach has redefined fine dining. His dishes incorporate seaweed, fish bones, and even saltwater. He works with universities and organizations to promote responsible seafood practices. Ángel’s story in Chef’s Table showcases his commitment to both culinary artistry and environmental activism.

Norma Listman and Saqib Keval

Image of Norma Listman & Saqib Keval (Image via Instagram/@normalistman)

Norma Listman and Saqib Keval, the co-owners of Mari Gold and Masala y Maíz in Mexico City, bring a unique fusion of Mexican and South Asian flavors to the forefront. Their restaurants serve food and advocate for justice and decolonization, using food as a medium for social change.

The couple’s commitment to labor justice and community-based business practices is central to their ethos. Their approach blends flavors while staying rooted in cultural and political values. Norma and Saqib have earned respect for their forward-thinking approach to hospitality and leadership.

About Chef's Table season 7

Chef's Table season 7 features chefs who are not only masters of their trade but also change agents, offering a fresh, exciting viewpoint to the gastronomic scene.

The season highlights their dedication to sustainability, creativity, and culture. The chefs' varied backgrounds and distinctive cooking techniques help viewers to witness how food can mirror cultural traditions, social values, and personal stories.

Stay tuned for more news and updates on Chef's Table season 7 as 2024 progresses.

Edited by Meenakshi Ajith